Timing-attack (Python demo)

A demonstration of a timing attack in Python. heavily inspired by https://codahale.com/a-lesson-in-timing-attacks/ and https://stackoverflow.com/questions/25844354/timing-attack-in-php

How to run the demo

• change the password PASSWORD in the constants file
• run

python3 crack_password.py

tl;dr

• Never implement security stuff by yourself
• When comparing credentials use compare hashes